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Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Climate Action Plan (10 Jul 2019)

Leo Varadkar: Approximately 15% of those have been bought already this year, and that is an increase on previous years. Deputy Martin's figures on the number in the State might not be accurate as they may not include the vehicles in An Post and Inland Fisheries Ireland, which have bought quite a lot of electric vehicles.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Climate Action Plan (10 Jul 2019)

Leo Varadkar: The DAA also has some. The figures may be out of date.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Climate Action Plan (10 Jul 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I fully appreciate that but they may not include the vehicles owned by An Post, Inland Fisheries Ireland and the DAA.

Ceisteanna (Atógáil) - Questions (Resumed): Climate Action Plan (10 Jul 2019)

Leo Varadkar: The hybridisation of the bus fleet has begun and the first hybrid vehicles have arrived. There are several hundred on order. The rail electrification project is under way and hybrid rail vehicles are now in the procurement phase. There is much investment in greenways and cycling and there is a move away from diesel cars. These are the kinds of actions being taken to improve air quality...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cabinet Committee Meetings (10 Jul 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 18, 19, 22 and 23 together. Cabinet Committee A was scheduled to have its first meeting of 2019 on Monday 1 July, which was unfortunately postponed due to the extended European Council meetings. Cabinet Committee A covers issues relating to the Economy such as Jobs, the Labour Market, Competitiveness, Productivity, the Digital Economy and Pensions, and rural...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (10 Jul 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 25 to 27, inclusive, together. I saw Prime Minister May most recently at the Special meeting of the European Council on 30 of June, 1 July and 2 July. I also saw her at the European Council meeting in Brussels on 20 and 21 June. I did not have any formal bilateral meetings with the Prime Minister during these meetings. However, I spoke by phone with the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Cyber Security Policy (10 Jul 2019)

Leo Varadkar: My Department has put in place safeguards to mitigate the threats and risks to its information and communications technology systems in so far as is possible. My Department uses industry leading security products to filter email and web traffic to automatically stop spam, viruses, and other malicious agents from infecting the network. My Department maintains ongoing contact with the...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Communications (10 Jul 2019)

Leo Varadkar: It is important to communicate across a variety of platforms, including social media, to ensure transparency and clarity for all citizens. The Government Information Service is now required to provide a 24/7 service to media organizations, on all topics of public interest, and with short response times.The social media channels for my Department are Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: European Council Meetings (10 Jul 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 33 and 35 to 39, inclusive, together. I attended a special meeting of the European Council in Brussels from Sunday 30 June to Tuesday 2 July. The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, convened the meeting with a view to agreeing an approach to the high-level appointments to the EU institutions that will arise in the coming period. The positions of...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: British-Irish Council (10 Jul 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I propose to take Questions Nos. 41, 43 and 44 together. I attended the 32nd British Irish Council (BIC) Summit which was hosted in Manchester by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Rt. Hon David Lidington MP on Friday 28 June. I was accompanied by the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Richard Bruton TD. First Ministers from Scotland, Wales...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Taoiseach's Meetings and Engagements (10 Jul 2019)

Leo Varadkar: A Plenary Meeting with Churches, Faith Communities and Non-Confessional Organisations was held on Thursday 4 July 2019 in Dublin Castle. Discussion at the Meeting focused on three main themes: effective structured dialogue; inclusive and diverse communities; and education. The Meeting offered a good opportunity to discuss what a new relationship between Church and State might look like....

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Shareholdings (10 Jul 2019)

Leo Varadkar: Neither the Department of the Taoiseach nor the Taoiseach on behalf of the Department hold shares in any entity.

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Departmental Contracts Data (10 Jul 2019)

Leo Varadkar: My Department does not procure any security services. The National Economic & Social Development Office (NESDO), which is the only body under the aegis of my Department, does not procure any security services.

Written Answers — Department of Defence: Ministerial Advisers Data (6 Sep 2019)

Leo Varadkar: The following table provides details of the persons currently employed as advisers to me, as Minister of State with Responsibility for Defence.  Their salary is the scale for Principals (standard scale) appointed on, or after, 6 April 1995. Post Name Salary Scale Special Adviser John Coughlan €85,823 - €105,552 Press Adviser Niall O'Connor €85,823 -...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2019)

Leo Varadkar: I welcome the Ceann Comhairle, all the Members of the House, the Press Gallery, and the staff of Leinster House back for what will be an eventful session. We have much to do. On the Deputy's question, I acknowledge the extraordinarily difficult times beef farmers are facing. For more than a year, prices paid to beef farmers at the factory gate have been very low at approximately...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2019)

Leo Varadkar: Thanks, Deputy. Mercosur at the moment is only at the level of a political agreement, and that political agreement was signed off on not just by the entire Commission, but in particular by Commissioner Malmström from Fianna Fáil's own political family who is the Trade Commissioner. In two years' time when there is a legal agreement, we will be in a position to assess it and take a...

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2019)

Leo Varadkar: Six farm organisations representing the vast majority of farmers in the State have endorsed that agreement. The protestors were successful in highlighting the issues affecting beef farmers, they did bring the industry to the table, but all that can be achieved from protests and blockades has now been achieved. I would ask that they end now-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2019)

Leo Varadkar: -----and that people try to make this agreement work because I am deeply concerned. I think everyone in this House who cares about the beef industry, who cares about rural Ireland, who cares about employment-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2019)

Leo Varadkar: -----is concerned that continued protests-----

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (17 Sep 2019)

Leo Varadkar: -----and continued blockades will lead to more job losses.